Connectivity

[Via Satellite 10-04-2016] NHK, in collaboration with KDDI Corporation, Jupiter Telecommunications, and Japan Digital Serve Corporation, has developed a prototype compact receiver system for 4K and 8K broadcasts on cable...

[Via Satellite 09-30-2016] Inmarsat announced a strategic partnership with Turkish state-owned regional satellite operator Turksat. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in March to explore the opportunities available...

[Via Satellite 09-29-2016] In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) provider Gogo has signed a deal with Air France-KLM to connect its existing long-haul fleet of 124 aircraft, with an option to install the...

[Via Satellite 09-28-2016] Aircraft manufacturer Bombardier has received a supplemental type certificate for its Bombardier Wireless Access Virtually Everywhere (WAVE), In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) solution, which is now available for installation...

[Via Satellite 09-27-2016] In a year of landing rockets, mega-High Throughput Satellite (HTS) ideas and renewed faith in Non-Geosynchronous (NGSO) orbits, 2016 has been exceptionally newsworthy. Even more news came...

[Via Satellite 09-27-2016] Lufthansa Technik AG has started installing the latest Ka-band satellite technology as standard equipment for the Lufthansa Group’s entire Airbus A320 aircraft family. Together with partners Inmarsat...

[Via Satellite 09-27-2016] Qatar Airways has emerged as the launch customer for the GlobalBeacon flight tracking  solution produced through a partnership between Aireon and FlightAware. The agreement will provide Qatar...

[Via Satellite 09-26-2016] Thuraya Telecommunications has organized a lecture and workshop demonstrating the benefits of satellite-based technology to a new generation of engineers and students interested in the space industry....

[Via Satellite 09-23-2016] Hispasat has revealed the six award winners of the company’s second 4K International Festival. The competition evaluated short films shot and post-produced in 4K format from more...

[Via Satellite 09-22-2016] Space Systems Loral (SSL) has certified the EchoStar 21 satellite ready to ship ahead of a fourth quarter 2016 launch. The communications satellite — to be located...